Award-Winning Philanthropy Recruiters for High-Impact Fundraising
Secure the funding your mission deserves with proven development talent.
Expert Nonprofit Development Recruiting to Advance Your Impact
Sustainable funding is the lifeline of every mission-driven organization. Yet, finding a nonprofit development professional who possesses both the art of relationship-building and the science of data-driven strategy is a formidable challenge. As the nation’s leading philanthropy recruiters, Scion Nonprofit specializes in bridging this gap. We don’t just fill seats; we place revenue-generators. From Major Gift Officers to Chief Development Officers, we connect you with the nonprofit fundraising experts who can scale your impact and secure your financial future.
Our approach is rooted in a deep understanding of the philanthropic landscape. We know that the best nonprofit philanthropy professionals are often “passive” candidates—top performers who are not actively applying to job boards but are open to the right mission-aligned role. By leveraging our private network of over 16 million professionals, we uncover these hidden gems for your organization. Whether you need a technical grant writer or a charismatic Major Gifts Officer, our nonprofit development recruiting team delivers candidates who possess the emotional intelligence and strategic acumen to drive sustainable revenue growth.
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Experience the difference with Scion’s holistic approach to nonprofit fundraising recruitment
Philanthropy & Development Roles We Recruit For:
Development Leadership
- Chief Development Officer (CDO)
- Chief Advancement Officer
- Vice President of Development
- Director of Development (DoD)
- Development Officer
- Development Manager
Major & Individual Giving
- Major Gifts Officer
- Individual Giving Officer
- Planned Giving Officer / Director
- Leadership Gifts Officer
- Legacy Giving Specialist
- Donor Relations Manager
- Director of Individual Giving
- Gift Officer (General)
- Principal Gifts Officer
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
- Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Chief Program Officer (CPO)
- Vice President of Philanthropy
- Program Manager
- Program Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Corporate & Foundation Giving
- Corporate Giving Manager
- Foundation Relations Manager
- Corporate Partnerships Officer
- Institutional Giving Manager
- Director of Corporate & Foundation Relations
- Grant Writer / Grant Specialist
- Grants Manager
- Director of Institutional Giving
- Development Writer
Digital & Marketing-Aligned Fundraising
- Digital Fundraising Manager
- Director of Digital Strategy (Fundraising Focus)
- Online Giving Manager
- Email Campaign Specialist (Fundraising)
- Crowdfunding Campaign Manager
- Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Manager
- Social Media Fundraising Coordinator
Annual Giving & Membership
- Annual Fund Manager
- Director of Annual Giving
- Membership Manager
- Donor Stewardship Coordinator
- Alumni Relations Coordinator (esp. for education)
- Annual Campaign Specialist
Events & Campaigns
- Development Events Manager
- Fundraising Events Coordinator
- Special Events Manager
- Gala Manager
- Capital Campaign Director
- Campaign Manager (Annual, Capital, or Special Projects)
Database, Operations & Support
- Development Operations Manager
- Development Coordinator
- Fundraising Database Administrator
- Donor Services Coordinator
- Development Associate
- Prospect Researcher
- Advancement Services Manager
- CRM Specialist (Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce NPSP, etc.)
- Development Analyst
Other Development Specialties
- Development consultants
- Capitol campaign consultants
- AI/automation experts
- Development creative expert
- Development marketing professionals
- Data Analysts
- Ecommerce
What Sets Scion Apart
Development Recruiting Experts
Local and National Candidate Network
Customized Recruitment Approach
Lasting Partnerships
The Scion Advantage: A Network of proven Fundraisers
We are philanthropy recruiters with a reach that extends to over 16 million candidates. Our active presence in the nonprofit development community allowing us to identify passive candidates and other qualified candidates that will help drive your mission.
- Metric-Driven Vetting: We look for candidates who can quantify their success (e.g., “Increased annual giving by 20%”).
- National Reach: Whether you need a remote Grant Writer or an on-site CDO in New York, we cover every region.
- Speed to Hire: We typically present a slate of qualified nonprofit philanthropy candidates within 3 to 5 business days.
Ready to Accelerate Your Fundraising?
Don’t leave your funding to chance. Partner with the philanthropy recruiters who deliver results. Get in touch with our team today!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do you verify a candidate's fundraising success?
We go beyond the resume. Our philanthropy recruiters conduct behavioral interviews to understand how a candidate achieved their numbers. We ask specific questions about portfolio size, donor retention strategies, and their direct role in closing major gifts to ensure their claims match their capabilities.
Can you help us find a Chief Development Officer (CDO)?
Yes. We specialize in executive-level nonprofit development recruiting. We can help your board and search committee define the ideal profile, benchmark compensation, and attract visionary leaders who can transform your organization’s fundraising capacity.
Do you place grant writers and backend development operations staff?
Absolutely. A strong development team needs more than just front-line fundraisers. We actively recruit skilled Grant Writers, Prospect Researchers, and Database Administrators who build the essential infrastructure for successful nonprofit fundraising.
What is the timeline for finding a development professional?
Speed is critical when revenue is on the line. For most mid-level roles, we present vetted candidates within the first week. Executive searches are thorough yet efficient, typically concluding with a successful hire in 4-8 weeks depending on your committee’s availability.
